College Park City Council awards $26K in educational grants to six local schools The grants will go toward initiatives such as an environmental club and social and emotional learning resources. Shifra Dayak December 7, 2021
USM workers can now bargain under one contract after legislature overrides Hogan’s veto Gov. Larry Hogan vetoed a bill earlier this year. Shifra Dayak December 6, 2021
Board of Regents recommends $15 minimum wage for union-represented workers across USM The potential increase does not apply to contractors or student employees. Shifra Dayak December 3, 2021
UMD wraps up community forum series on strategic plan The plan is expected to be finalized in March. Shifra Dayak November 17, 2021
Following complaints, UMD raises minimum stipend for some graduate assistants The minimum stipend was raised by nearly 15 percent, but some say it's still not enough. Shifra Dayak November 11, 2021
Frustrated by UMD’s approach to strategic plan, a group of professors is making its own This university's chapter of the American Association of University Professors says the university-led plan doesn't prioritize the right goals. Shifra Dayak October 28, 2021
Black faculty, staff speak out against racism at UMD during BFSA town hall At the town hall, Black employees at this university shared their experiences with discrimination and anti-Blackness during their time on the campus. Shifra Dayak October 27, 2021
Metro delays force UMD students to adapt commutes The delays will last until at least Oct. 31. Shifra Dayak October 24, 2021
AFSCME report finds wage disparities by race and gender at USM schools The report shows that white men in the system have the highest median salaries on average while Hispanic women have the lowest. Shifra Dayak October 21, 2021
UMD professor hosts podcast about Latinx experiences in higher education Michelle Espino is currently in her fifth season recording the 'Latinx Intelligentsia' podcast. Shifra Dayak October 12, 2021